when I, the Lord, did everything I could
to teach you about my faithfulness.”

No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God.

Lord God, my Father,
I plea with you to open my heart to your truth and protect me from the lies of this world. May I be faithful only to you and deny my sinful desires. You have been guiding me since my birth and I have struggled with you, filled with my will. Bring a peace to my spirit that will only hear your voice, use me to release your delightful Joy within and outward to those around me.

In Jesus name,
Amen